How can I reach Janki Kund?

Janki Kund is located 2 km from Ram Ghat, the main bathing ghat in Chitrakoot town. It sits along the Mandakini River on the route that runs downstream from Ram Ghat toward Sphatik Shila and Gupt Godavari.

From Chitrakoot Dham Karwi Railway Station (11 km): This is the most convenient railhead. Auto-rickshaws and shared jeeps are available from the station to Janki Kund — the fare is typically ₹80–120 by auto or ₹30–40 per person in a shared jeep. The ride takes 20–25 minutes. Trains connect Karwi to Allahabad (Prayagraj), Satna (Madhya Pradesh), and Manikpur Junction, from where you can get connections to Delhi and Mumbai.

By Road:

• From Prayagraj (Allahabad): 128 km via NH-35, roughly 2.5–3 hours. State buses run regularly; taxis cost around ₹1,800–2,200.
• From Satna (MP): 90 km, about 2 hours. Frequent bus connectivity.
• From Varanasi: 280 km, about 5 hours. A good option if you are on a Ramayana circuit covering Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Chitrakoot.
• From Lucknow: 280 km, about 5 hours via NH-35.

By Air: The nearest airport is at Prayagraj (Allahabad), 128 km away, with connections from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. A pre-paid taxi from Prayagraj airport to Chitrakoot costs approximately ₹2,500–3,000.

Once in Chitrakoot, Janki Kund is most easily reached by hiring an auto-rickshaw from Ram Ghat. The fare for the 2 km ride is ₹30–50. Many visitors walk the route along the river if the weather is pleasant — it passes Sphatik Shila on the way, another significant Ramayana site.

If you are covering multiple Chitrakoot sites in a day, hiring an auto for a half-day circuit (Ram Ghat → Janki Kund → Sphatik Shila → Gupt Godavari → Hanuman Dhara) typically costs ₹400–600 for the vehicle.

Related: Janki Kund Chitrakoot — Complete Guide